The top reported proficiency rate is 33% in Math. The lowest is 24% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Naomi Pasemann El
Naomi Pasemann Elementary serves grades one through five in Taylor, a town in eastern Williamson County that is undergoing significant change. The school enrolls students drawn from a diverse residential base; roughly two-thirds of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, and the enrollment is roughly balanced between Hispanic and white students, with a substantial Black population and smaller other groups. The school sits within Taylor ISD, which is on a sharp growth trajectory due to the Samsung semiconductor facility and surrounding residential development.
On state assessments, the school's proficiency results show uneven progress across grades and subjects. In math, third graders score well below grade-level expectations, with about a quarter reaching proficiency; fourth graders perform somewhat better at around two-fifths; and fifth graders are slightly stronger, approaching half. English language arts performance is similarly modest, with about half of fifth graders proficient but lower rates in earlier grades. When all tested subjects and grades are combined, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile relative to the other districts in Williamson County. Science testing involved too few Spanish-language assessments to produce reportable data. The school's results suggest that many students are still building core skills and may benefit from closer examination of how reading, writing, and math instruction are being supported, particularly in the early grades. A parent may want to look into further detail with the school about intervention strategies and how the school is working with students who are not yet proficient.
The broader context matters here. Taylor itself is transforming rapidly from a small historic railroad town centered around downtown into a sprawling suburb, with thousands of new housing units planned and a very sharp influx of families tied to Samsung. The school demographic reflects that change: nearly two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic need in the student population. The district has passed recent bonds to support facility growth and security upgrades, including fencing at this elementary school, and enrollment is projected to roughly double over the coming years. That growth puts real pressure on instruction and support services.
Housing in the Taylor ZIP code is affordable by regional standards, with median home values well below the state and national benchmarks, and rent also moderate. For families relocating to the area for employment or seeking entry into the Austin metro region from the east, Taylor offers affordability and a small-town character in its historic core, though much of the newer growth is suburban in form. The town's civic anchors include a walkable downtown district, Murphy Park, and the public library; much of the newer residential area is car-dependent.
Naomi Pasemann is a neighborhood elementary school serving the grades and families immediately around it. It is a regular public school with no special designation. The state assessment data provided covers only the most recent school year, so trend data was not available to show whether performance is improving or holding steady. Families considering this school should understand that proficiency rates are currently below the county median and ask the school directly about its literacy and math support programs, staffing levels, and how it is managing the demands of rapid enrollment growth in the district.
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